Kevin Feige confirms ‘Black Panther 2’

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Seems like a no-brainer that the box office success Black Panther will be getting a sequel. But now we get official world from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Feige was quoted saying “We absolutely will do that.” But, as expected, he doesn’t reveal any plot secrets. There is a promise that it will flow organically from the first film because the filmmakers have discussed this even while making the first film.

"One of the favorite pastimes at Marvel Studios is sitting around on a part one and talking and dreaming about what we would do in a part two," Feige said. "There have been plenty of those conversations as we were putting together the first 'Black Panther.' We have ideas and a pretty solid direction on where we want to head with the second one."

Source: CNET

YouTube adds dark mode for mobile app

After debuting the feature on desktop, YouTube has started rolling out dark mode for mobile. The streaming site starts off with iOS and will be “coming soon” to Android. You can access the new theme by tapping on the account icon and heading to settings and then just select “dark theme.” The feature not only gives the app a more cinematic look but it is a bit easier on the eyes when you try and watch YouTube videos in the dark.

Source: The Verge

Essential Phone gets Android 8.1 Oreo

The Essential Phone skipped out on Android 8.0 release when it came out. The company opted to wait for Android 8.1 Oreo to come out. And now that update is available and should be rolling out to Essential Phone users as we speak. Android 8.1 promises quicker startup, instant apps, smart text selection, and windowed video multitasking, among others.

Source: Engadget

Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference returns to San Jose starting June 4

Apple's next WWDC (World Wide Developer's Conference) is slated to return to San Jose, California on June 4-8. Apple will take over the San Jose McEnery Convention Center to showcase the latest iOS, macOS, WatchOS, TVOS, HomeKit and HealtKit software innovations.

Some hardware is also expected at this event as it will mark the a year since the last iPad Pros were launched. Also expected are new MacBooks and quite possible the first glimpse into the much awaited Mac Pro.

Developers can apply for tickets now through March 22 at 10 a.m. PDT via the WWDC website (developer.apple.com/wwdc/tickets). Tickets are issued through a random selection process, and developers will be notified of application status by March 23 at 5 p.m. PDT. 

Students are an integral part of the Apple developer community. Up to 350 WWDC Student Scholarships are available this year, providing students and members of all STEM organizations an opportunity to earn a free ticket to WWDC. Students can now visit the the WWDC website for details on how to apply (developer.apple.com/wwdc/scholarships).